Head or Coordinator of Student Life
*The title of this role will be based on experience*
Newton's Grove School
Start Date: August 2026
Newton's Grove School is a leading JK–Grade 12 university preparatory school committed to developing confident, capable, and compassionate young people. We believe that student success extends beyond academics and includes fostering a positive school culture, strong character, meaningful relationships, and a deep sense of belonging.
We are seeking an energetic, student-centered, and highly relational Head or Coordinator of Student Life to join our team beginning in August 2026. This individual will play a key role in supporting student wellbeing, school culture, behaviour, leadership development, student engagement, and community-building initiatives across the school.
Key Responsibilities
Student Culture and Community
- Collaborate with Heads of School to foster a positive, inclusive, and connected school community.
- Support the development and implementation of student leadership programs, ambassador initiatives, and opportunities for student voice.
- Promote and model the school's values, expectations, and standards of conduct.
- Build strong relationships with students to enhance engagement, belonging, and school pride.
- Support initiatives that strengthen school spirit, character development, and community connection.
- Builds strong relationships with families and staff to support school culture and trust
Student Behaviour and Support
- Serve as the first point of contact for student conduct and behavioural concerns, working proactively to resolve issues before escalation when appropriate.
- Support Heads of Schools with student discipline processes, behavioural interventions, and follow-up actions.
- Implement restorative practices and conflict resolution strategies.
- Develop and monitor behaviour support plans in collaboration with teachers, families, and school leadership.
- Meet with students and families to discuss behavioural concerns, establish goals, and monitor progress.
- Provide ongoing coaching and support to students requiring additional behavioural or social-emotional interventions.
Attendance and Student Engagement
- Monitor student attendance, punctuality, and uniform compliance.
- Identify attendance trends and coordinate intervention plans for students requiring additional support.
- Collaborate with families, teachers, and school leadership to improve student engagement, accountability, and overall success.
- Track and support students requiring additional behavioural, social-emotional, or engagement-based interventions.
- Work collaboratively with Heads of School and external or internal support professionals to ensure appropriate student supports are in place.
- Being a positive visible influence
Student Leadership, Events, and School Life
- Collaborate with Heads of Schools to plan and support assemblies, leadership initiatives, school-wide events, and community-building activities.
- Coordinate on student leadership opportunities and ambassador programs.
- Support orientation and transition programs for new students and families.
- Lead school spirit initiatives, awareness campaigns, and activities that contribute to a vibrant student experience.
- Encourage student participation in school life and foster a culture of involvement and belonging.
Health, Safety, and Compliance
- Support the Head of School in maintaining a safe, healthy, and compliant school environment.
- Coordinate the activities and documentation of the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC).
- Lead and oversee workplace health, safety, and compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to applicable legislation, regulations, and school policies.
- Support compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements, AODA, WHMIS, emergency procedures, and related regulatory standards.
- Assist with safety training, inspections, record keeping, and follow-up actions as required.
Qualifications
- Experience working with children and adolescents in an educational setting.
- Demonstrated success in student leadership, behaviour support, discipline, or student life programming.
- OCT Certification is an asset
- Minimum of 5 years experience in education
- Leadership experience is an asset
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Commitment to restorative practices and relationship-based leadership.
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and staff.
- Highly organized, proactive, and solutions-focused.
- Experience with health and safety compliance, JHSC, AODA, or WHMIS is considered an asset.
Why Newton's Grove School?
At Newton's Grove School, we are committed to developing the whole child while fostering a culture of excellence, belonging, innovation, and care. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator or student life professional to have a meaningful impact on the student experience and contribute to the continued growth of our vibrant school community.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $90,000.00-$120,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
